Musk donates over $150 million to Senate GOP group, assisting Paxton
Billionaire Elon Musk is offering a nine-figure assist to Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, a decisive return to large-scale political giving for the world's richest man.
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Is Texas a perfect storm for Democrats?
The latest Texas Senate race polls show Democrat James Talarico with a slight edge over Republican Ken Paxton. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Talarico defends abortion stance at town hall
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico appeared on CNN for a town hall Wednesday night and tried to quell doubts about his support for capitalism and immigration enforcement. He also spoke about his position on abortion. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. CNN is owned by CBS News' parent company, Skydance.
10/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Texas' James Talarico holds razor-thin polling lead over Ken Paxton; suspect dead after shooting at elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Talarico announces record-breaking $64 million fundraising haul
The Talarico campaign said that brings his total fundraising to $134 million since he announced his candidacy last year.
10/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
$500 million spent on ads in Texas campaign
Hundreds of millions have been spent on the Senate race in Texas as Ken Paxton and James Talarico battle it out with only weeks left before the midterms. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.
Politico: Democrats say Harris wasted 2026
Is former Vice President Kamala Harris setting herself up well for another White House bid? Almost two dozen Democratic operatives told Politico no. Political strategists Stephanie Valencia and Tiffany Smiley join "The Takeout" with analysis.
WSJ: Paxton partied with 2 fugitives in Dubai
The Wall Street Journal reports that Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partied with two U.S. fugitives in Dubai and a woman not his wife on New Year's Eve 2024. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has the latest.
10/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Vatican reveals Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis after surgery; Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece amid White House pressure.
Talarico-Paxton Texas Senate race tensions
Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder joins CBS News with more on the Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Trump reverses Iran bombing comment
President Trump took a different approach during his campaign for Ken Paxton in Texas, days after implying that Iran should bomb Los Angeles and San Diego. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump takes back comments about Iran bombings
President Trump rallied for Ken Paxton in Texas and alluded to his controversial comments about allowing Iran to bomb Los Angeles and San Diego. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
Trump blasts Talarico in Texas
President Trump joined a rally in Texas for Ken Paxton's campaign, where he slammed Democratic candidate James Talarico. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
Trump stumps for Paxton in Texas
The midterms are heating up, with President Trump in Texas for the third time in less than a month to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Trump makes 3rd Texas trip to stump for Paxton
President Trump is heading to San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday for his third visit to the Lone Star State amid the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
10/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump returns to Texas to stump for Paxton in San Antonio; new videos show Iranian attacks on U.S. military base in Kuwait.
Trump takes questions before leaving for Texas
President Trump spoke with reporters outside the White House on Wednesday before leaving for an event in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Trump discussed the Iran war, the midterm elections and more.
Watch: Trump takes questions at Oval Office
President Trump took questions from reporters at the Oval Office on Wednesday, touching on a wide range of topics, including the midterm elections, mass migration in Europe and more.
Trump heads to Texas to bolster Paxton
President Trump is in Texas to support Ken Paxton while other Republican candidates weigh his impact ahead of the midterms. Plus, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine defended herself on the debate stage as scrutiny of her past political decisions mounted. CBS News' Kathryn Watson and Fin Gómez report.
Trump on midterm blitz in Texas, Oklahoma
President Trump has launched a campaign blitz for Republicans in the run-up to the midterm elections, with some unexpected early stops in deep-red Oklahoma and Texas. Nancy Cordes reports from Denton, Texas.
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.
Trump to campaign for Ken Paxton
President Trump will be in Texas on Thursday campaigning for Senate hopeful Ken Paxton, despite recently leaked audio where Paxton said he thinks Mr. Trump's GOP midterm convention may have hurt his chances. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump hits the campaign trail
President Trump is hitting the campaign trail ahead of Election Day. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.
Leaked Paxton audio: Midterm convention hurt GOP
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors "everybody's numbers are down" after the recent GOP midterm convention. Paxton's comments were leaked to the New York Times. Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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